A 24-year-old client, diagnosed with acute osteomyelitis in the left leg, has acute pain in the leg that intensifies on movement. The client has a temperature of 101°F (38.3°C) and a reddened, warm...

A 24-year-old client, diagnosed with acute osteomyelitis in the left leg, has acute pain in the leg that intensifies on movement. The client has a temperature of 101°F (38.3°C) and a reddened, warm area in the midcalf region over the shaft of the tibia. Based on this information, the nurse should do which of the following first?

1. Prepare the client for possible left lower leg amputation.

2. Instruct the client to keep the leg immobile.

3. Develop a plan for pain management.

4. Obtain a prescription for fluid replacement.